Reading Recommendations

From The Pastor

John Piper points out that if you are a slow reader (250 words/minute) and you read 20 minutes a day, six days a week you will read the equivalent of 15 books a year. (from his book,Brothers, We Are Not Professionals, page 66-67)

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Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper. John Piper challenges every Christian to examine the ultimate purpose of why they were created. He shares that the wasted life is a life that is without the passion of displaying God's supreme excellence in every part of our life. This is an excellent study for every believer. Published by Crossway Books.

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The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink. It certainly is true that A.W. Pink cannot be read "quickly". But rich treasures are often mined slowly. This book will stretch your understanding of the character of God and will bring immense comfort to the soul. God will be "bigger" after reading this book. Published by Baker.

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The Pursuit of Holiness and The Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges. These two books are excellent books to help orient and grow your Christian life. Both books may be used as personal or group studies. Don't let the short chapters fool you! You will be both challenged and conforted/ Published by NavPress.

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The Gospel According To Jesus and Hard To Believe by John MacArthur. Here are two books that will lay out a solid foundation for understanding the gospel and people's reaction to the gospel. Reading John MacArthur is like having a personal conversation with the author. He is personal and relevant. Published by Zondervan and by Nelson.

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A Husband After God's Own Heart and A Wife After God's Own Heart by Jim George and Elizabeth George. The marriage relationship is one of the most critical places where our faith is seen as either real or artificial. Jim & Elizabeth George explore that relationship from their own role in the relationship and before God. Published by Harvest.

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Shepherding A Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp. Parenting is an awesome responsibility. But it is not new! Tedd Tripp seeks to help Christian parents deal with the amazing privilege of nurturing their children in Christ. This is a tremendous resource for those serious about their child's spiritual development. Published by Shepherds Press.

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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. Charles Spurgeon gave this book to his future wife as his first present to her. He read it over 100 times and laced his sermons with illustrations from this book. Why? Because it so vividly portrays the journey of the Christian life. It really is a "must read" for the growing Christian.

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The Godly Man's Picture by Thomas Watson. What does a godly man look like? Oddly enough it hasn't changed in 400 years (or ever). Read a "dead guy" and find out how relevant truth is in all generations. Published by Banner of Truth.